Hobnobbin (B.Carter)

“Hobnobbin (B.Carter)” is a Big Band arrangement credited to Benny Carter as arranger and original composer. The catalog record identifies the ensemble as Big Band and lists the style as not specified, so this entry focuses on the documented instrumentation and format rather than assigning an unverified genre or performance character. The arrangement is listed at medium difficulty, providing a practical reference point for musicians, educators, and ensemble directors evaluating the material for their players. The catalog contains 40 pages and confirms individual parts. Seven instruments or parts are listed: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. This instrumentation gives the entry a clearly defined working ensemble profile for organizational and programming purposes. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata and is therefore not described as included. For catalog use, the title should be identified exactly as “Hobnobbin (B.Carter),” with Benny Carter shown in both the arranger and original-composer fields. The medium difficulty designation and confirmed individual parts help users assess the arrangement at a basic preparation level, while the listed pages provide a clear indication of the documented length of the material. No composition date, duration, key, tempo, featured solo information, or other musical specifications are provided in the verified record. This Big Band arrangement is cataloged at medium difficulty. Individual parts are confirmed, with seven listed parts: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. The entry documents 40 pages. A conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata, so preparation should be planned around the confirmed individual parts. Q: Who arranged and composed “Hobnobbin (B.Carter)”? A: The arrangement is credited to Benny Carter, who is also listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: The arrangement is listed for Big Band. Q: What is the difficulty level? A: The catalog lists the difficulty as medium. Q: What instrumentation and materials are documented? A: The documented instruments or parts are Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums. Individual parts are confirmed; a conductor score is not confirmed.